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#YearOfTheVet is a veteran podcast dedicated to bring on vets from different backgrounds who've already gone through the ups-and-downs of the transition process, and share their lessons learned on the journey so the veterans that follow in their footsteps don't have to make their own mistakes in order to successfully transition into their new lives.

You are a Hero. Live Like One!

#YearOfTheVet Robert Graves

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#YearOfTheVet is a veteran podcast dedicated to bring on vets from different backgrounds who've already gone through the ups-and-downs of the transition process, and share their lessons learned on the journey so the veterans that follow in their footsteps don't have to make their own mistakes in order to successfully transition into their new lives.

You are a Hero. Live Like One!

    The Return of Huesing - #1 Best Selling Author of “Echo in Ramadi”

    The Return of Huesing - #1 Best Selling Author of “Echo in Ramadi”

    Retired Marine Major, and #1 Best Selling author of Echo in Ramadi reached out to me to touch base with the #YearOfTheVet family, and fill us in on what he’s been up to since the last conversation between us!

    Echo in Ramadi, describes Scott’s account during the winter of 2006 through the spring of 2007, where two-hundred-fifty Marines from Echo Company, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines fought daily in the dangerous, dense city streets of Ramadi, Iraq during the Multi-National Forces Surge ordered by President George W. Bush. The Marines' mission: to kill or capture anti-Iraqi forces. Their experience: like being in Hell.

    During his career spanning ten deployments, he operated in over 60 countries worldwide. Throughout his numerous deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa he planned, led, and conducted hundreds of combat missions under some of the most austere and challenging conditions.

    Scott is a published author since 2005. Echo in Ramadi is a snapshot in time that changed the face of operations on the battlefield; a captivating story of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines during the Second Battle of Ramadi in support of the Multi-National Forces (MNF) Surge Strategy in 2006. His true-life account provides keen insights into what may be an unfamiliar world to readers, but very familiar to those, like Scott, who lived it and endured this historic fight.

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    Travis Collier - Transition Coach

    Travis Collier - Transition Coach

    On this episode of #YearOfTheVet, we welcome Travis Collier to the show! Travis joins us as a Keynote Speaker, a Transition Coach/Advisor, and Organizational Performance Consultant, and most recently the author of, "Command Your Transition: Declare Your Intent, Craft Your Mission, Make it on the Outside."


    Travis brings a unique perspective on transition, being that Lieutenant Commander Collier is still active duty in the Coast Guard, during the time of this conversation. Thinking that he was going to accept early retirement, Travis had gone through the mental and physical motions of military to civilian transition, and through his process—he was able to notice some key elements missing in the generic exit classes, and decided to write the book that he wishes he could have during transition.

    Show Notes
    During this conversation we hit some key elements of his book such as:
    - When is the right time to start thinking about your transition back into to the civilian world
    - How to set yourself up for success in both the military and the civilian side
    - Networking
    - How long you should take to unwind from the service, and
    - How long you should expect to be on your job search for the salary you believe you are worth.

    There is so much more spoken about in this conversation, and I expect that everyone will pull something from it.

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    Andrew N. Pierce. ESQ. - Legislative | Executive Assistant

    Andrew N. Pierce. ESQ. - Legislative | Executive Assistant

    I'm honored to introduce the first non-Marine to the show, and a hero on and off the proverbial battlefield—Andrew Nathan Pierce, Esq..

    Andrew served his country in a time of war and continues to serve his country, by serving his community as a Legislative/Executive Assistant to the City Council of Edmonds, Washington. No more than 45 days into his new position, he was recognized for his hard work and dedication to his craft, and he credits that to his military mindset, but most of all—the support from his family to chase the fight.

    Andrew served his country in a time of war, and continues to serve his country, by serving his community as a Legislative/Executive Assistant to the City Council of Edmonds, Washington. No more than 45 days into his new position, he was recognized for his hard work and dedication to his craft, and he credits that to his military mindset, but most of all—the support from his family to chase the fight.

    Our conversation can be summed up in two words, and that's... Process Improvement—for he mentions it as a term to label his profession, however the term itself has a home in the overall theme of all that is introduced in this episode of #YearOfTheVet!

    In our conversation we venture into a quick discussion on voting responsibilities, marijuana use, mentorship, and learning to 'Fail Fast' in order to succeed.

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    Ozzy Ramirez - Founder & CEO of Detonate Productions | Actor | Writer | Producer

    Ozzy Ramirez - Founder & CEO of Detonate Productions | Actor | Writer | Producer

    From a 19D Calvary Scout Recon in the Army, to pursuing his dream in the City of Angeles, Ozzy Ramirez joins the #YearOfTheVet family to deeply share his experiences leading into the man he’s become today.

    Life has always been a journey for Oz, literally, as Ozzy recounts hiding in a truck driven by hired smugglers, across the border into a life away from corrupted government and the cartel. Moving all across California in his youth, Oz found himself finally settling down in Riverside in the 6th grade, only to find himself becoming the man of the house and the mentor to 3 young men at the age of 16—when his father walked away from his family.

    The Guadalajaran—and self-proclaimed nerd, found himself teaching himself Jujitsu via VHS (remember those), and from those moments, he learned what it meant to be confident.

    That confidence carried over into the Army, where he held his own in hand-to-hand combat, as well as behind the rifle—and then into casting calls and in the spotlight in theatrical shows like “Basketball Diaries.”

    Ozzy shares his passions and his goals with me in this conversation, and has a call for action for those looking to get out the military soon: Prepare if you can, Start a business if you can, and Separate yourself from the pack, by starting fresh in a new place… if you can.

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    Show Notes
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     Pre-Army Oz (7:15)

     Working on “The American Accent” (9:06)

     The Dojo of Riverside (9:58)

     Immigrating to America (17:33)

     Having to become the Man of the House (21:03)

     All roads lead to the Army (23:33)

     Oz apologizes to his mother (26:14)

     Role-modeling to 3 younger brothers (27:47)

     Life in Green (29:41)

     Oz confirms that the DMZ is one of the craziest fucking places, EVER! (30:33)

     The Transition: All roads leave to… Barstow??? (32:51)

     Battling the Bottle (41:48)

     How Life stopped Death (45:44)

     Opening Pandora’s Box (48:05)

     Sticking with vulnerability (50:09)

     All-in (52:35)

     I could be the serial… rapist (54:53)

     My personal stint in “THE INDUSTRY” (56:27)

     The difference(s) between theatre and film (58:57)

     Hollywood is embracing the veteran community right now… but you’re not entitled to success (1:01:03)

     Becoming an overnight success (1:00:00)

     An actor’s struggle with “no” (1:05:03)

     Taking the suit off and being in your own skin (1:09:18)

     They’re just human beings who have a job (1:15:23)

     Ozzy Ramirez: Making Nerds Sexy… (1:15:49)

     We got to Mars… (1:19:08)

     For those getting out… (1:22:14)

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    Shout Outs:
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    Entrepreneur Bootcamp for Veterans

    Rommel Dunbar

    Suzanne Kent

    Anthony Montez

    Hector

    American Legion Post 43

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    Joe Sapien - Veteran Service Officer Living Legend | DAV Chapter Commander

    Joe Sapien - Veteran Service Officer Living Legend | DAV Chapter Commander

    Joe Sapien joins the #YearOfTheVet family to seemingly just have a good time on the mic! I brought Joe in to talk purely about veteran benefits and to break some myths, but before record was even pressed, Joe and I had already had about 20-30 minutes of quality off-air time that felt like two friends meeting up after a long weekend to fill each other in; and I feel that as you listen, you’ll begin to feel the same way.

    Joe is a Veteran Service Officer with California Vet (that’s a VSO for CALVet if you’re hip with the lingo), and he has made a name for himself as one of the go-to guys in the system, that will be upfront with you, work hard for you… but most importantly—really give a shit about whether or not you leave his office satisfied (or at least with the next step to satisfaction).

    Outside of the show notes below, there isn’t much more to pre-load you with—but I do want to let you know… TAKE HIM UP with reaching out to him to have your questions answered about anything veteran benefits. BUT ALL I ASK OF YOU if you do take him up on the offer of reaching out to him… Please please please send an email with as much information as you can provide… as much and as honest information as you can, because the easier you make it for him to help you, I promise the process will go easier than if you don’t.

    Here’s the show notes of our conversation and his contact info hidden in there somewhere so that you have to read it all!

    AND...I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

    Show Notes
    Costa is THE DUDE… I’m just the “co-host.” (5:25)

    The ripples involved with getting people their claims no matter the era of vet, or backstory of the past. (6:05)

    “We’re talk suck it up deal with it, I believe 80% of the stuff hasn’t been reported” Tying the dots of a undocumented past. (6:35)

    Signed up with the Army on April’s Day 2001. “Where are all these drunk pilots coming from?” (8:15)

    Joe’s thoughts on Operation Iraqi Freedom. (11:55)

    Joe’s outlook on people. (14:05)

    The wild wild of transition. (15:56)

    How I got my birthday shoes…(19:45)

    Joe’s gripe with suits. (21:09) (1:56:06)

    Judging a book by its cover. (22:02)

    Conversations I’m bringing back from the California DAV conference. (25:00)

    Vets taking care of vets, “the only way we can keep the VA on a straight line, is if we keep ourselves in a straight line. (26:45)

    The VA Benefit talk starts… listen to this if you’re not receiving VA benefits. (27:24)

    Why it’s important to go get seen for certain issues like sleep apnea, and now in the news… Anthrax. (29:28)

    Joe’s good and all… but he has some flaws too. (32:30)

    “I’m Good to Go…” (36:07)

    Joe’s case load, and success rate… (37:45)

    Joe talks about pushing through and filing your claims, getting out of the mindset of “give it to somebody that deserves it.” (40:20)

    Joe’s call to action: Let’s link up as veterans and be as big as the NRA, where we will stand up as one veteran in times where vets need support. (43:12)

    I’m really just “Joe.” Joe starts to talk about how he became the guy, who like Madonna, people know solely by first name basis. (46:11)

    The one grudge that Joe holds dear to his heart… (49:17)

    “Why not? Let them say no.” Joe talks about applying to jobs he wasn’t qualified for… ultimately landing his county job (50:52)

    **Always do the right thing, because you never know who know’s who… it’s a small world… the same thing happened to me with Mark Manculich…”

    The time when Joe was the Veteran of the Game at Dodger stadium (56:45)

    Humble beginnings living in Modesto, California (1:00:39)

    Finding gratitude in the shittiest moments in your life (1:02:04)

    “If I tell you, come back tomorrow… I’m...

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    Jimmy Guevara - USC Master of Social Work | UCLA Family Readiness and Resilience Counselor

    Jimmy Guevara - USC Master of Social Work | UCLA Family Readiness and Resilience Counselor

    Episode #20 features Marine Corps veteran Jimmy Guevara; but what it REALLY features is a mirror for a lot of the vets I’ve met. A mirror that shows the struggle of trying to fit in to a world—whether it’d be a professional, educational, social, or any other society that you try to slip in to without understanding that you are not the same type of person that you once were.

    Jimmy shares his story (that turns into a two-part episode) about his journey into and through the Marine Corps. He shares very personal moments that, if you knew Jimmy… these moments he shares… really had to be pulled out over a period of time after having established a trust with him. But why I think they are important and urged him to share—is because I have a very similar story, and if I have that story… many other people do too!

    Stories like losing his grandfather who was murdered over political views, being in an abusive home, having alcoholic role models, joining ROTC because he had a feeling that he needed a stable structure. Stories like leaving the Marine Corps he loved so much, to take care of external obligations… for him, his mom. Stories that he has about himself from being a college dropout and what seemed to employers as “stubborn” and “insubordinate,” into an extremely relevant and trustworthy key player in the advocacy movement for the student veteran at two (going on three) colleges! But it’s not that he was stubborn or defiant, he is a Marine; A Marine that tried to assert a higher level of standard—one of quality vs. quantity—in the places he sought employment, which sometimes (as most of us have experienced) doesn’t fit well in a place that isn’t looking to let go of some of the qualities keeping them from being exceptional.


    Yes I’m biased.

    Jimmy is a storyteller, so my intention was to give Jimmy the platform, and let him go! Jimmy throughout this conversation talks about his troubled high school career that was primarily a gap filler of time that was a hurdle between he and the Corps; he talks about his deployments and almost being a casualty to “friendly-fire,” and his short-yet-much-needed career in the Corps. We talk about legacy, and what it takes to rebuild oneself from the moments that seemed like failure.

    As a student veteran, Jimmy found himself creating a college that he wished he had the first time around. Not knowing anything about the red tape of most programs, or even programs in general, Jimmy found himself becoming knowledgeable on all the benefits available for the veterans in college and created a team to take care of all the veterans looking for financial aid, a place to stay, study help, VA benefit enrollment, and even found himself advocating for vets to have a safe haven where vets can come and be around people who wouldn’t judge us for our personalities that don’t quite fit in other groups around campus.

    Jimmy gives a theory about why vets don’t do well in school, and mentions that “there is actual power in being a student instead of sitting in the background.”

    I love this conversation because Jimmy is the epitome of “if there’s a will there’s a way…” From forging signatures to change his education programs in order to be able to go into the Marine Corps, dropping 75 lbs to become a Marine, and then realizing that just because you’ve failed once at something does not mean you’re a failure… only that the way you tried it before, wasn’t the way that works to see success!

    “I worked too hard to quit!”

    Jimmy’s last note… “The More Veteran’s we help, the more support we’re gonna get!

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    Show Notes
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    Some other key points to the conversation were:

    •Networking

    •How we should get out of the mindset of “transitioning…” and change the mindset to “acclimatizing” or “adapting,” (which is actually an interesting...

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